myCI 3.0 launch date rescheduled

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In order to make sure that the myCI 3.0 launch is a success, we've moved the launch date to Friday, February 16, 2018. This will give us further time to share the updates via the MyCI 3.0 beta site (myCI login required) before we launch.

Thanks for your patience and helping us ensure a successful launch!

Please contact the T&I Help Desk at 805-437-8552 or email helpdesk@csuci.edu with any questions about these forthcoming changes. 

myCI 3.0 is coming!

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UPDATE 1/10/2018: MyCI 3.0 launch has been rescheduled to Friday, February 16, 2018. 

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We're pleased to announce that we will be releasing a new version of myCI (titled MyCI 3.0) is expected to go live on the evening of Friday, January 12, 2018.

This is the first major update to myCI in over 7 years, and will help address the feedback received from students, faculty and staff regarding the ease-of-use and personalization of myCI. The current enhancements to myCI include:

  • A new layout grid for the "Services" section (replaces "My Links")
  • New service information details, which include an icon, a short description and an "information" link with details about the service. 
  • Relocation of the "Important Information" section into the "My Apps" section. 
You can learn more about the forthcoming changes on the MyCI 3.0 Enhancements page. You may also try out many of the features before they go live by visiting the MyCI 3.0 beta site (myCI login required). 

Please contact the T&I Help Desk at 805-437-8552 or email helpdesk@csuci.edu with any questions about these forthcoming changes. 

New monthly technology maintenance plan and schedule announced

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To provide the best possible service, the Division of Technology & Innovation T&I must regularly update and perform routine maintenance on its systems and networks. Some of these activities require that the affected systems and networks be shut down. While this work is essential, we also recognize that it presents an inconvenience. To enable those who use these systems to better plan for maintenance, we are establishing a new monthly maintenance plan and schedule for performing routine maintenance and upgrades to our services.

The Division of Technology & Innovation (T&I) will perform its scheduled monthly technology maintenance on the second Friday of each month starting at 6:00 PM and ending at 6:00 AM the following morning. The monthly maintenance program is a preventive measure that is essential to providing stable and secure systems to the University.

Visit the T&I Maintenance Schedule page for a complete list of scheduled maintenance dates and additional details about this updated practice. Please contact Deputy CIO Herb Aquino at herb.aquino@csuci.edu with any questions about the schedule or plan.

Major campus map enhancements have arrived!

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Nov. 13, 2017 - The Division of Technology & Innovation is pleased to share 3 major new enhancements to the interactive campus map that make it better and easier:

  1. visible building labels (can be toggled on and off)
  2. customizable printable maps
  3. interior building maps for the Bell Tower (finally!) 
Try them out at maps.csuci.edu, or watch a short video demonstrating how to use the new features here:



We love your feedback! Feel free to share any questions, problems or suggestions with the T&I Help Desk at helpdesk@csuci.edu. For more information, contact Peter Mosinskis at 805-437-8587 or peter.mosinskis@csuci.edu.

Equifax Breach Advisory

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Given the recent announcement regarding the data exposure at Equifax we wanted to share some good “cyber hygiene” and some resources with you. With 143 million U.S. consumers affected it’s a good chance many of us are impacted.

Equifax has said there is no evidence of unauthorized activity in their credit reporting data bases but that there was potentially unauthorized access to information it stored from mid-May to July of this year. That information included social security number (SSN), dates of birth (DOB), addresses and in some cases Driver’s License numbers. Also reported is that approximately 209,000 consumers credit card numbers were exposed as well as other “dispute documents” for 182,000 consumers.

What can you do?

  1. One of the first things typically suggested after a breach is to access credit reporting agencies and request your records to be sure there are no unauthorized accounts or charges. In this case you may want to consider the other agencies, Experian and TransUnion. Also check your online and credit card accounts for suspicious activity. You can check free credit reports from annualcreditreport.com. Check for any accounts or charges you don't recognize.
  2. Be extra wary of scam emails and links. Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from suspicious emails. Equifax will send paper mail to consumers but hackers are sure to use this to conduct Phishing campaigns.
  3. Change your passwords, especially if you have/had an account with Equifax and use similar or the same password elsewhere.
  4. You can check at Equifax here to get information and to check and see if your records are impacted. You can also access your Equifax credit report here which is probably a good idea so you can compare with the ones you get from Experian and/or TransUnion.

How to Buy IT Equipment, Software and Services

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As a reminder, whether you’re buying a single desktop or computer; five iPads; a new system licensed by the Chancellor’s Office; or a major software upgrade for an existing system, all requests for IT procurements begin on the T&I Purchasing web page: www.csuci.edu/ti/purchasing/.

There you will find detailed step-by-step instructions for initiating and tracking your procurement of IT equipment, products and services.

Please direct any questions about the IT purchasing process to the budget coordinator for your department, or contact Peter Mosinskis, Director of IT Strategy, at peter.mosinskis@csuci.edu or by phone at 805-437-8587.

Dropbox@CI Migration Deadline Extended to October 2, 2017

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As you may know, in June 2017 the Division of Technology & Innovation (T&I) began deployment of Dropbox@CI (powered by Dropbox Business) for faculty & staff to use in lieu of their personal H network drive. Project background information can be found on the Dropbox@CI web site.

We understand that many of you have not been to complete this process over the summer in preparation for the fall semester, and therefore we have extended the deadline to migrate your H drive content to Dropbox@CI to Monday, October 2, 2017.

Still not signed up for Dropbox@CI?
This is what will happen this week:

  1. You will receive an email with an invitation from Dropbox Business with the subject “CSUCI invited you to Dropbox Business”. Please accept this invitation. Visit the Dropbox@CI First Time Users Guide (in Google Docs) for sign-up instructions. 
  2. Once you’ve completed your sign up, please follow these instructions to move your personal H drive files to Dropbox@CI.
Already signed up for a Dropbox@CI account?
You're halfway there! Please follow these instructions to move your personal H drive files to Dropbox by October 2.

Signed up for Dropbox@CI and already moved your H drive files?
Thank you for your cooperation! Over 670 faculty & staff have signed up for Dropbox@CI and many of those have already completed their migration.

Please visit the Dropbox@CI web site for instructions, documentation, and training information. Please make sure to transfer all your H drive content to Dropbox@CI as you will not be able to access your H drive after Monday, October 2, 2017.

Thanks for your help in completing this migration. Please contact project manager Asha Ramachandra at asha.ramachandra@csuci.edu if you have any questions.